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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.76, 512.62 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.76, 512.62 and 113.76 is: 170.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.76 : 512.62 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.76/512.62 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.76x = 512.62 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.76x = 58,315.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,315.65/341.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.63

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